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OCWR STARTING LINE

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Welcome! Congratulations on joining the OCWR Team!

Below are links to resources and information on a variety of topics about our department, to help you get started on your first few days. We look forward to working with you.

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CONTENT DESCRIPTION AND LINK
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New Employee Guide

Designed to help new hires get through the details of things on their very first few days. 

New Employee Guide-September 2021.docx

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Mission and Vision Statements

All OCWR employees in all positions are connected to the mission and vision.

Mission and Vision Statements

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OCWR 101 This one-hour course provides a comprehensive background and brief history of OCWR. Visit Eureka and enter OCWR 101 into the search bar to find a session.
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Organizational Chart

The OCWR org chart is updated periodically and lists all sections/sites/employees.

Org Chart

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Safety at OCWR

Safety is integral to the department’s culture and success. It is a value rather than a priority.

LEARN MORE

OC Safety is a Countywide digital safety management tool. We use it to document and track all items pertaining to safety, from tailgate meetings to near misses, accidents and incidents. 

OC Safety

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Organizational Pillars

OCWR is structured to address three principal pillars: Compliance, Operations, Customer Service.

LEARN MORE

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OC Landfills: The Inside Story

This is a six-minute must-see for all new employees, with or without previous landfill experience. It tells the OCWR story.

Six-Minute Video

 

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Virtual Tour of Olinda Landfill

This is a very cool, 12-minute video that provides a virtual tour.

Virtual Tour of Olinda Landfill
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Ambassador Program

OCWR Ambassadors support the educational outreach and public engagement effort.

For more information about the Ambassador Program, please contact irene.alonso@ocwr.ocgov.com.

This program is currently suspended due to COVID-19.

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Speakers Bureau

With supervisor permission, all employees are welcome to join the Speakers Bureau and give presentations on OCWR to groups and the general public upon request.

During COVID, speakers will present virtually.

Speakers Bureau Information

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Quarterly Lift

This is our quarterly employee newsletter. Content submissions are encouraged!

Email andy.alimohammadi@ocwr.ocgov.com

Quarterly Lift

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All Hands Meetings

All Hands meetings are a long-standing tradition. Join the fun.

LEARN MORE

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Department Awards Program

Nominate a deserving colleague for a quarterly Employee Recognition Award. 

Employee Recognition Award Program

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Anatomy of a Landfill

This is one of many educational tools.

Anatomy of a Landfill

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Eureka

This is the County's training portal. OCWR Safety Culture Section uses Eureka to deliver required training.

Contact: robert.nethington@ocwr.ocgov.com

Eureka

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OC Landfills Learn Page

See all the information and activities OCWR provides to help educate the community about landfilling, environmental stewardship and understanding their role in the waste stream.

OC Landfills Learn Page

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IntraOCWR

IntraOCWR is our internal intranet, specifically for OCWR employees.

LEARN MORE

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OC Employee Portal

Use this portal to view your pay stubs, tax information, payroll deductions and more.

OC Employee Portal

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CAS Resources and Rules

This resource provides basic information about CAS (County Administration South) including scheduling conference rooms.

CAS Building Information